The Current, a small magazine that’s big on Cape fashion, is the brainchild of Amanda Converse, owner of Shift eco-boutique in Hyannis, who felt there was a need to highlight all the wonderful shops across the Cape. Familiar with the wealth of fantastic merchandise scattered across the Cape, Converse longed to bring its existence to the attention of savvy local shoppers. The Current seemed a perfect means.

Siobhan Magnus supports anti-bullying effort

On the day the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce honored the late singer of “Old Cape Cod” with a Patti Page Day, Siobhan Magnus sang her own version of the classic. Later, she autographed copies of a 45-rpm issue of the song to help raise funds to end bullying.

Signs are good for Osterville

A report about signage might sound about as interesting as watching paint dry. But for those at the Osterville Business and Professional Association’s breakfast meeting at Wimpy’s this week, the report also brought a few good laughs along with assurance from town principal planner Elizabeth Jenkins that the draft code, rather than take away signage options, “tried to add some flexibility.”

North Carolina shop has Cape Cod flair

If you live in Charlotte, NC, and need a Cape Cod fix, you can visit the recently opened shop “Tides of Cape Cod.” While southern in location, this charming boutique is all about our New England peninsula.

Cape chamber highlights its partnerships with community

On March 15, the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce gathered panels of business, education and government leaders at the Cape Cod Community Media Center studios in Dennis to hear its State of the Cape address and to add their insights in a program sent out live to every town on a new regional access platform, Channel 98.